Joshua City Hall
101 South Main St.
Joshua, Texas 76058 || Map
Telephone: (817) 558-7447
Fax: (817) 641-7526
The Joshua City Offices will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2011 and Monday, December 26, 2011 in observance of the holidays. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Happy Holidays from city staff.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. pz agen 1-3-12
(to view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar [remember to be on the 2012 year], click on the appropriate date)
The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 15, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – 12-15-2011
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The Joshua Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd has been cancelled due to predicted inclement weather. The Parade and Tree Lighting have been rescheduled for Friday, December 9th to begin at 6:00 pm.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Monday, December 5, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Planning & Zoning Agenda – 12-5-11
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The Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments invites the public to learn what is happening with transportation in the region and help set priorities for the future. See the attached for dates and times. Public Meeting Information
The Joshua City Council wil hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 17, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – 11-17-11
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The Joshua Type A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers,101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 14, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.type a agen 11-14-11
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation and Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 15, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.type b agen 11-15-11.com
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., the city will participate in the Federal Emergency Alert System nationwide test. This 30 second test will include the city outside warning sirens and Connect CTY phone notification system. A message will be sent to all residents and business owners in the city indicating that “This is a test”. The test is being advertised on radio, TV and other media outlets. Joshua’s participation in the test should be complete within approximately 10 minutes.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Monday, November 7, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda – Nov. 7, 2011
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Information regarding a General Election that Johnson County will be conducting on November 8, 2011.
Election Day will be Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 7:00 am -7:00 pm
On Election Day to vote the Alcohol Sales Ballot:
This election will be conducted by Johnson County Elections Division. The City of Joshua will not be conducting this election. For more information please call the Johnson County Elections Division at 817-556-6197 or visit their website at www.johnsoncountyelections.com
The Burn Ban is in place. No permits for burning will be issued until further notice.
What is it? The Joshua Police Department Citizen Police Academy is a 30-hour block of instruction designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Joshua Police Department’s personnel and policies. The Academy consists of a series of classes, held once a week for ten (10) weeks and one Saturday class at approx. three (3) hours of less each session. The instruction is comprehensive, covering a different area of the Police Department each week as well as other city services. Officers, personnel and city personnel conducts each instructional block.
Who May Attend? In order to apply for the academy, you must live in the city limits of Josha, work in the city limits of Joshua or own a business in the city limits of Joshua. The academy is held once each year. The minimum age for enrollment is eighteen (18) years of age.
The Purpose: The Joshua Citizen Police Academy was created in order to provide enough information to the citizens that attend so that they may make informed judgements about the Police Department and police activity. It is further hoped that the instruction will increase police awareness whereas to dispel suspicions and misconceptions and to increase police/community rapport through this educative process. The department, in turn, becomes more aware of the feelings and concerns of the community from the student’ interaction and input.
Topics: The Joshua Citizen Police Academy covers such diverse topics as training, communicaitons, criminal investigations, DWI procedures, juvenile law, the special respnse team and special crimes unit. Instruction in these and other topices will consist of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience.
For More Information: If you are interested in applying for admission to the Joshua Police Department Citizens Policy Academy, you may attain an application from the city website or pick one up form the Joshua Police Department at 102 South Main Street between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For further information contact Captain Leland Cheek at 817-558-3194.
Alumni Association: Graduates of the class are invited to join the Alumni Association. The purpose of the Association is to support the police department with volunteers during special events, fundraising for special purchases and to assist with public awarenesss about the functions of the department.
City Council Regular Meeting – October 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Fire Department Groundbreaking Ceremony – October 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Bet on the Blue Fund Raiser – October 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting – November 7, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Type A EDC Board Meeting – November 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Type B EDC and Parks Board Meeting – November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Joshua Animal Control has pets ready for adoption. Currently they have 8 puppies, 8 adult dogs and 2 adult cats. For more information, contact the Joshua Animal Shelter at 817-774-9450 or visit the city website at www.cityofjoshuatx.us or check us out on Facebook at Joshua.
The Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association invites you to “Bet on the Blue”. An evening of gaming and fun festivities in support of the Joshua Police Department. The event takes place this Saturday, October 22nd at Mountain Valley Country Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $45, which includes dinner and $1,000 worth of chips. Prizes will be awarded to high chip winners.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Central Fire Station to be built in Joshua on North Main Street will be October 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. That day also marks the sixty year anniversary of the day the community established the Volunteer Fire Department. Design of the new 13,600 square foot facility has been completed and soon the bid phase will be underway. The new station will have 4-65 foot drive through bays with 16 foot doors. The Operations side of the facility will house a kitchen, dining area, day room and bunk room capable of housing 8 overnight firefighters, restrooms and showers. In the administration side, offices for the Chief and other command staff, reception area, lobby, public restrooms, training room and fitness/workout room. The training room will double as a community room available to the public for birthday parties, meetings or other gatherings. Also included in the administation section of the building will be the City’s Emergency Operations Center. More information will be provided as plans are completed.
The Fall Clean-Up is scheduled for October 21-23,2011 and this year the city will only allow one load per household or business. The number of loads of trash and debris has become a problem in the past with many people making repeated trips to dump trash and debris that total more than 20 trips. The cost of that volume quicky overwhelms the ability for city crews to manage and haul off the debris. Residents will be required to present the most recent city trash bill along with a photo ID in order to dump. Business owners will be required to provide the most current water bill and a photo ID. Drop off times are from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vehicles are to enter from 6th Street and leave from 10th Street. There will be a $5.00 each charge for batteries or tires. No chemicals, paint, auto parts or any appliances with a compressor will be accepted.
Please remember that persons who live outside the city limits of Joshua, will not be allowed to dump and will be turned away. This program is only available to residential and commercial citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Joshua.
Any person with an outstanding warrant from the City of Joshua, who comes in between the dates of October 17, 2011 and October 28, 2011, will have the Failure to Appear charges and the fine amount of $225.00 dismissed. To qualify, a person must pay the warrant and fine amount in full and the FTA charge and fine will then be dismissed by the Court. Payment arrangements for outstanding warrants can be made during this time, however, amnesty will only be offered on the FTA charge and fine if payment is made in full. Warrant round-ups are scheduled following these amnesty dates.
The Fall clean up is scheduled for October 21-23, 2011 and this year the city will only allow one load per household or business. The number of loads of trash and debris has become a problem in the past with many people making repeated trips to dump trash and debris that total more than 20 trips. The cost of that volume quickly overwhelms the ability for city crews to manage and haul off the debris. Residents will be required to present the most recent city trash bill along with a photo ID in order to dump. Business owners will be required to provide the most current water bill and a photo ID. Drop off times are from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vehicles are to enter from 6th Street and leave from 10th Street. There will be a $5.00/ea charge for batteries or tires. No chemicals, paint, auto parts or any appliance with a compressor will be accepted.
Please remember that persons who live outside the City Limits of Joshua, will not be allowed to dump and will be turned away. This program is only available to residential and commercial citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Joshua.
The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on October 20,2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – Oct. 20, 2011
(to view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar, click on the appropriate date)
The Joshua Type A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers,101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on October 10, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.type a edc agend 10-10-11
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation and Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on October 11, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.type b edc agen 10-11-11
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Monday, October 3, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Planning & Zoning Agenda – 10-03-2011
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The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 15, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – 9-15-2011
(to view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar and click on the appropriate date)
The Joshua Type A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Monday, September 12,2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Type A Agenda – 9-12-2011
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The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation and Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Tuesday, September 13,2011. This is an Open Meeting,open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Type B Agenda – 9-13-2011
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The Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments invites the public to learn what is happening with transportation in the region and help set priorities for the future. Click here for more information. NCTCOG Meeting Information
The City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. P&Z Agenda – Sept. 6, 2011
(to view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar and click on the appropriate date.)
Electric service in the Mountain Valley subdivision has been out since around 4:00 am Sunday. Based on conversations with Oncor/TXU Electric, the power may remain out for the next 12 to 24 hours while crews work to restore service. Power will be restored in sections as damaged lines are replaced. It is recommended that you call every 2-3 hours to inquire about the status of service and to assure that Oncor/TXU remains aware that outages remain in the area.
During that time, the City of Joshua has opened two “Cooling Centers” that are available for residents to spend time in and avoid the heat of day. These centers are free of charge and will be available until the power has been restored.
The selected centers are…
Joshua United Methodist Church
114 Paula Drive
Joshua Texas 76058
McPhearson House
402 S. Main
Joshua Texas 76058
If you have not yet notified Oncor or TXU and or would like additional information on the outage, please call TXU Distribution at 888-313-4747.
Drinking water will be available at both locations however meals will not be available at this time.
The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 1, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Special Session Agenda – 9-1-2011
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On Thursday, September 1, 2011, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host a public meeting in each of its 25 districts throughout the State to provide information and solicit input from the public regarding the planning and funding of a variety of transportation projects. Click here to view more information. TxDOT Public Meetings Information
The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 25, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – 8-25-11
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A public hearing will convene to obtain public input regarding proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2011/2012. The proposed rate is 0.68527 which is the same as the current rate. The public hearing will be convened in City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. The start time of the meeting is 7:00 p.m.
A public hearing will convene in order to obtain public input regarding proposed General Fund, Type A Economic Development Board, Type B Economic Development Board and Capital Improvements Budget and Municipal Court Technology and Security Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012. The public hearing will convene in City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 18, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – 8-18-2011
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Click here to view information regarding 2011 Effective Property Tax Rate.
The Joshua Type A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers,101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 8, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. type a agen 8-8-11
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation and Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 9, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. type b agen 8-9-11_2_
The Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites the public to learn what is happening with transportation in the region and help set priorities for the future. Click here to view more information. Transportation Public Meetings Information
The Joshua City Council will hold a Budget Work Session and Special Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 4, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Budget Work Session Agenda – 8-4-2011
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The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Monday, August 1, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. P&Z Agenda – 8-1-2011
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The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on July 21, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. City Council Agenda – 7-21-11
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Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article. City Page July 7, 2011
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation and Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on July 12, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. type b agen 7-12-11
The Joshua Type A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers,101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on July 11, 2011. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view agenda. type a agen 7-11-2011
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Planning & Zoning Agenda – 7-5-11
to view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar and choose the appropriate date.
City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of the July 4th holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 5th at 8:00 am. Please have a safe and happy holiday.
